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Gezel Family History

Gezel Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Genzel, Gebel, Gabel, Peel, Gee, Gesell, Giesel, Hazel, Gehl, Godel

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Where is the Gezel family from?

You can see how Gezel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gezel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gezel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gezel families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gezel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gezel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gezel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gezel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Day Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gezel. 100% of Gezel men worked as a Day Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Day Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Gezel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gezel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Gezel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Gezel. For the veterans among your Gezel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gezel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gezel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gezel in 1972 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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